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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Some stories entertain us. Others change us. And some have the power to save lives. 🌟 The Center is immensely proud of @shakunkaushal.bsky.social. Her hard work and ingenuity help connect our research and legislative efforts with the people and communities who need it most. Read about her work:
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Staff Spotlight: Shakun Kaushal | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In 2024, 44,447 people died from gun violence in the U.S. That’s 44,447 lives cut short. 44,447 families changed forever. Learn more about the data, trends, and impact of gun violence in the U.S. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun…
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Five Enoch Pratt Free Library locations will soon distribute safe gun storage devices as part of a new pilot program partnership with @jhu.edu. 🔐 Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and @repkweisimfume.bsky.social announced the partnership at today’s press conference. Read:
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Johns Hopkins University Partners with Baltimore Libraries for Safe Gun Storage Distribution | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Enoch Pratt Free Library locations will soon distribute safe gun storage devices as part of pilot program partnership with Johns Hopkins.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
New annual gun death analysis Our latest analysis of annual CDC firearm mortality data found a major drop in the gun homicide rate while firearm suicides continue to reach all-time highs. Read the full report and explore the trends and solutions here: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Annual Gun Violence Data | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
You lock up your valuables. Lock up your firearms. Locking up your firearms is as quick and simple as locking up your valuables. For more resources and information on safe storage, visit: everyguneverytime.org
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Before the playdate, ask the question. “Are firearms in the home stored unloaded and locked?” Our parents’ guide to safe gun storage shares simple steps families can take to help prevent tragedies and keep kids safe. Explore resources and information: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Parents Guide to Safe Storage | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Myth or Fact? 🔐🔍 The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions addresses common myths about firearm storage. During #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, find trusted guidance and resources about safe gun storage: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Clinicians play an important role in preventing firearm-related injury and death. By engaging patients & their families in collaborative conversations about safe gun storage, clinicians can help reduce risk, prevent harm, and save lives. Find key resources and information for you and your patients:
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Clinicians Guide to Safe Storage | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Normalize conversations & practices that can keep our loved ones—and little ones—safe. Find practical resources and information for parents and families: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Parents Guide to Safe Storage | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. 🧡 This month is a time to take action to promote safe gun storage. You can help promote practices that support safer homes and communities. See our trusted Safe Storage Saves Lives resources: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Safe Storage Saves Lives | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Safe Storage Saves Lives. Gun safety starts with safe storage. Spread the Word!
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🎬 Join us for the DC screening of Oscar-winning short docu film ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS on March 25th at 6:30PM ET. Followed by a panel discussion with Academy Award-winning director Joshua Seftel and expert researcher @drcrifasi.bsky.social, PhD. Register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-th...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
“72% of Americans support requiring a person to obtain a license from a local law enforcement agency before buying a gun, according to polling last year by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. One-third of respondents were gun owners.” Read more from @axios.com:
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Axios Finish Line: A consensus Bill of Rights
Most people agree on most big topics most of the time.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
What do credit scores have to do with gun violence? Research found that Philadelphia neighborhoods with lower avg. credit scores tend to have higher rates of gun violence. New study by Mudia Uzzi, our core faculty & @americanhealth.bsky.social Asst. Professor: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/credit-...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
A new statewide center for gun violence prevention in Virginia would serve as a hub to coordinate strategy, support effective policy implementation, and much more. Read the new opinion piece in @pilotonline.com by our advocacy manager @lorihaasva.bsky.social: www.pilotonline.com/2026/02/14/c...
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Column: Virginia needs a state center for gun violence prevention
A statewide center for gun violence prevention would support data collection, research and effective policy implementation, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions’ Lori Haas writ…
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
There are data-backed strategies to save young lives. “We must reimagine and demand a country where our children can dream, learn, and grow free from the dangers and fear of gun violence.” Read the new Children's Hospital Association op-ed by Sr. Research Data Analyst Nandita Somayaji:
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3 Data-Backed Strategies to Reduce Gun Violence Against Youth
A public health researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions outlines a four-step approach to prevention.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients! 🏆 @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social students recognize the faculty who have contributed significantly to the intellectual life of the School. publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Safe gun storage should be our first line of defense. From both sides of the crisis—patient care & policymaking—the message is the same: Virginia must strengthen its safe storage laws. Read the op-ed by Pediatric ICU Dr. Katherine Hoops and VA State Senator @jenniferboysko.com in @cardinalnews.org:
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Doctor and legislator: Safe gun storage should be our first line of defense in Virginia
More than 15% of surveyed Virginia high school students said they could access and use a loaded firearm without parental permission in less than 10 minutes, and more than 30% said it would take the…
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
From landmark legal victories to new state policies and groundbreaking research, the Center continued to lead with evidence and action to reduce gun violence by 30% by 2030. Read about our year of impact: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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A Year of Impact: 2025 Accomplishments in Research, Policy, and Public Health Leadership | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
From landmark legal victories to new state policies and groundbreaking research, the Center continued to lead with evidence and action to reduce gun violence by 30% by 2030.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Thank you to all of our state partners for joining us at yesterday’s Safer States Initiative network brunch! Your commitment and collaboration help move this work forward. We’re grateful for the shared insights, productive conversations, and the momentum we’re building together. 🧡
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
@joshhorwitz.bsky.social, Co-Director of the Center, breaks down what Virginia’s new governing trifecta must do to turn research into action—and advance policies that will save lives across the Commonwealth. Read the new opinion piece in @pilotonline.com: www.pilotonline.com/2025/11/22/c...
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Column: Seize this moment to tackle gun violence with real solutions
With a new governor and gun violence prevention champions in the General Assembly, now is the time for action, Johns Hopkins researcher Josh Horwitz writes in a guest column.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Veterans disproportionately carry the burden of firearm suicide. Let this #VeteransDay be a reminder of their lives of service, stories of strength, and a shared calling to support those who have served. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Violence against partners/family members is a public health crisis—and in the U.S. where guns are widely accessible + available—this violence is often perpetrated with a gun. Firearm removal policies save lives. Support victims & survivors of domestic violence. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Gun suicide is a preventable public health tragedy affecting American communities. However, the extent of the problem is largely dependent on the amount of guns & strength of prevention policies in each state. Explore new maps with county-level in your state: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Safe gun storage laws can prevent people at elevated risk for gun suicide from accessing firearms. Nationally, over 60% of gun owners support laws that require a person to lock up the guns in their home when not in use. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Data show 92% of people survive a suicide attempt, but that number drops to just about 10% when a firearm is used. Firearm suicide is a public health crisis—but it is also preventable. ➡️ Solutions are possible. Find evidence-informed resources for prevention: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Guns continue to be the most common method of fatal suicide. Lethal means safety counseling provides clinicians with the tools they need to help patients in crisis before it's too late. Learn how clinicians can reduce risk and save lives: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Lethal Means Safety Counseling | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Firearm suicide prevention requires a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that operates across all levels of society. By implementing tailored interventions, we can meaningfully address the urgent crisis of gun suicide. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Gun safety starts with safe storage. Katherine Hoops, physician & Center faculty member tells @washingtonpost.com, “I think there’s certainly a role for teaching youth, but none of this education can replace the importance of secure storage in the home.” Read on:
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New school year brings mandatory gun safety lessons for students in some states
All students in Tennessee public and charter schools must begin annual firearm safety lessons after the state became the first to pass a law requiring the training.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Baltimore was awarded $62M in the trial against a ghost gun dealer, for flooding the city with untraceable guns. The funds will support community violence intervention groups. @daniel-webster.bsky.social, the Center’s Distinguished Scholar, provided expert witness testimony in the trial.
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Largest Ever Verdict Dealt Against Gun Dealer Rendered for the City of Baltimore
The trial against Maryland's largest ghost gun dealer concluded tonight in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, with a jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs for $62 million.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We’re heartbroken by this continuing American sickness of gun violence. No parent should fear sending their kids to school. Our hearts are with the victims, families, and community that will all be deeply affected. We must act. abcnews.go.com/US/shooting-...
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Minneapolis shooting: 8-year-old and 10-year-old killed, 17 others hurt at Catholic school
An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were shot and killed when a gunman fired shots through the windows of a church at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
As kids go back to school, let's have conversations that can keep our little ones safe. Storing guns unloaded + locked up prevents unauthorized users, including children, from accessing firearms. Share life-saving info with your friends, families, & neighbors: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Safe Storage Saves Lives | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Gun Safety Starts with Safe Storage. Spread the Word!
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
A 2025 nationally representative survey conducted by @jhucgvs.bsky.social found widespread support for key gun safety measures—across political affiliations and among both gun owners and non-owners. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Illustration of a map of the U.S. Icon of two hands shaking, one red, one blue. Text reads: Johns Hopkins National Survey of Gun Policy. New Survey Results from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveal that across political lines and among both gun owners & non-owners, Americans broadly agree on many solutions to reduce gun violence.Text reads: DID YOU KNOW... 74% of Americans support laws that require a person to lock up guns in their home when not in use. Safe gun storage policies are shown to prevent mass shootings, suicide, theft, and unintentional shootings. Responsible gun ownership is not only about how, where, and when a person uses their firearm; it’s also about how they store it when not in use. Bottom: Bar graph illustrating the percent of people who support laws that require a person to lock up guns in their home when not in use. Americans 74%, Gun Owners 62%, Non-Gun Owner 81%, Democrat 84%, Republican 65%.Text reads: DID YOU KNOW...72% of Americans support requiring a person to obtain a license from a local law enforcement agency before buying a gun. “Requiring a license or permit to purchase a handgun reduces firearm homicides & suicides, as well as diversions of guns for crime use, and shootings of law enforcement officers. It is one of the most effective policies we have to reduce gun violence” Cassandra Crifasi, Co-Director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions.
Bottom: Bar graph illustrating the percent of people who support requiring a person to obtain a license from a local law enforcement agency before buying a gun. Americans 72%, Gun Owner 61%, Non-gun owner 78%, Democrat 82%, Republican 63%.

See All Results from the National Survey of Gun Policy at the LINK IN Caption.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
📢 The results are in! Our new National Survey of Gun Policy reveals that Americans broadly agree on many gun violence prevention policies. Check out the 2025 survey findings: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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National Survey of Gun Policy | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Americans broadly agree on many gun violence prevention policies, according to new 2025 survey data.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Calling all advocates 📣 Looking for reliable data, resources, and materials on gun violence in your state? Find policy and state-specific resources to inform legislation, advocacy, and educational campaigns. 🔗 Explore: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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State Advocacy Resources | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions provides model policy guides, research, and other resources for state advocates and legislators.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Firearm Purchaser Licensing laws can save lives by preventing unauthorized access to guns, particularly among minors and those legally prohibited from having guns. The Model Policy Guide offers recommendations to help policymakers draft/improve these laws: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Elderly people ages 70+ were at higher risk to die by gun suicide according to latest available data. Guns were the most common method used in suicides across most 10-year age groups in 2023, underscoring the impact of guns when considering suicide. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Annual Gun Violence Data | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Our new report shows total gun suicide deaths reached an all-time high. In 2023, someone died by gun suicide every 19 minutes. While gun violence remains high, there are evidence-based solutions to prevent it. Learn more from the new report: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Annual Gun Violence Data 2023 | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
The @jhucgvs.bsky.social's new interactive landing page outlines evidence-based, public health strategies to save lives. #ResearchSavesLives Explore key data and information: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Annual Gun Violence Data 2023 | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
The @jhucgvs.bsky.social’s new report, Gun Violence in the United States 2023: Examining the Gun Suicide Epidemic, breaks down the latest gun death data and the urgent need for action. Read: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
Illustration of United States map with a magnifying glass over it. Text reads: Many gun deaths are preventable through data-informed public health strategies and meaningful policy action. Swipe to learn more. Content warning: This post talks about suicide. See below for resources.In 2023, someone died of gun suicide every 19 minutes. Due to high lethality & availability, guns fuel our country’s high suicide rates. More than half of all suicides are by gun. Graph to illustrate.In 2023, 27,300 people died by firearm suicide in the U.S. The highest number ever recorded. When people in crisis lose their lives to gun suicide, they lose decades of potential: the potential to grow up, have a family, contribute to society, and pursue their passions in life. These losses are felt across families, neighborhoods, and communities for generations."It's a myth that if someone survives a suicide attempt, they'll inevitably try again or find another method. That's not what the data shows. The majority of people—about 94% of people who survive a suicide attempt—will continue to survive." Paul Nestadt, Core Faculty at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions, Medical Director of the Center for Suicide Prevention
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
A crisis like firearm suicide demands action at every level. We mapped how individual, relational, community, and societal factors shape risk, and where interventions can save lives. Explore our recommendations across all levels of prevention: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Gun suicides are not inevitable, they are preventable. Our new interactive landing page outlines evidence-based strategies to save lives, including: ✔️ Lethal means counseling ✔️ Voluntary gun storage ✔️ Policy solutions 🔗 Explore the page: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g... #ResearchSavesLives
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Annual Gun Violence Data 2023 | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
A locked gun can mean the difference between life and death. Let loved ones know to lock it up. Every gun, every time. Safe storage saves lives. 🧡 🔐 publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws have helped lower youth suicide rates by up to 14%. That’s real impact—and real lives protected. Safe storage works. CAP laws help make it happen. Take action: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Safe Storage Saves Lives | Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Gun Safety Starts with Safe Storage. Spread the Word!
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"Safe gun storage saves lives. As a pediatric intensive care physician, I see children who are critically injured and even killed after gaining access to unsafely stored firearms." –Katherine Hoops, Director of Clinical Programs. Learn & Share: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
🩺 Lethal means safety counseling is a patient-centered health care approach that helps clinicians work collaboratively with their patients to reduce risk of injury and death by lethal means, such as firearms. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Putting time and space between people and guns saves lives. An estimated 82% of adolescent firearm suicides involve a gun belonging to a family member. Gun safety starts with safe storage. Read and share life-saving information: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
“As gun owners, we have a responsibility to store our firearms in a safe & secure manner; it’s an effective solution to keep unattended firearms away from children 
or unauthorized people.” Cass Crifasi Co-Director of the Center for Gun Violence SolutionsGun Safety Starts with Safe Storage: 1. Store firearms unloaded & locked. 2. Store & lock ammunition separately from firearms. 3. Ensure lock is inaccessible to unauthorized people. 4. Temporarily remove firearms from your home if needed. Safe storage is another way that people who choose to own guns can protect their loved ones.Talk to other parents about safe gun storage. Did you know... Over half of guns in homes with children are not stored safely. Graphic should 4 out of 8 houses highlighted orange. Just like food allergies, parents should have a conversation before playdates. Make sure that any house your children visit keeps firearms securely locked up.Illustration of doctor talking to a patient. text reads: Gun safety also belongs in the doctor’s office. Clinicians should discuss safe storage with patients and their families. Clinicians should discuss safe storage with patients and their families. Counseling patients about storing guns safely can reduce risk and harm. Your voice as a clinician can save lives —make firearm safety part of the conversation.
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Educating and advocating for safe firearm storage practices saves lives. Whether you own a gun or not, everyone should know: Gun safety starts with practicing secure storage. For more information about safe gun storage: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Illustration of a lock and key. Text reads: Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives. Share life-saving information about the importance of safe gun storage.  Swipe to learn more.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
🔐 Safe storage saves lives. Millions of kids live in homes with loaded, accessible guns. In our polling, most gun owners said they don’t always lock them up. We know habits are hard to change. Simple fixes save lives. Every gun, every time. Keep families safe. 🔗 publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
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